AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best evening & light festival cruises in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Amsterdam evening canal cruise on UNESCO waterways with 19-language audio, optional wine snacks, and standout night views from the bridges.
Most Popular“great tour, tour guide super helpful and informative, would recommend”
Hour-long Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live English commentary, an onboard bar, and electric boat views of the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House.
“Good experience. The guide was amazing. We enjoyed a lot but need more facilities on boat. Overall good.”
75-minute 100% electric Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with blankets, live storytelling, and optional unlimited beer, wine, glühwein.
“Jasha was an excellent guide and Mike an excellent boat captain. We really enjoyed this ride. We learned a lot about Amsterdam as well as the Light Festival. Jasha was very attentive to everyone’s drink needs as well. We fully recommend this tour it was absolutely worth it. Thank you again!!”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with optional open bar, rain-covered boat, passing UNESCO sights like Jordaan, Prinsengracht and Anne Frank House.
“Super fun, guide very receptive to the group voice.”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with drinks and snacks, English live guide, 75 minutes, cozy covered boat from Central.
“Amazing experience. Wonderful people and lovely host on the boat. Highly recommend. Price quality was a 10 out of 10.”
De Wallen at night with Oude Kerk, coffeeshops, Dutch snacks, and shots. Learn the stories behind the red lights.
“Luca was a great guide. We had a great time and met some brilliant people that were doing the trip. 2 American ladies and a Philippine couple, would definitely recommend doing this tour”
A 1.5-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt night cruise with wine, Dutch cheese, and views of Golden Age houses and lit bridges, plus WiFi.
“The activity was awesome with the great tour guidance and nice selection of wines and cheeses, thanks again to the cruise and the organisation.”
Glide past Amsterdam canal lights on a glass boat with Dutch cheese and wines. 75 minutes, smart casual, central Damrak start.
“The peaceful cruise-no boat noise, tasty wine and cheese, friendly service, and knowledgeable guide.”
90-minute evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with audio in English plus optional wine and cheese, passing key sights in night lights.
“Lights were fabulous but no real description of reference points. Cheese was hard crackers stale. You listened to a recording on tape throughout the tour. I'm sure you could find better. 2 different locations - Uber took us to the wrong one.”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with an English host, 20+ light artworks, plus drinks and optional snacks on a classic saloon boat.
“Loved the city facts, history and of course the innovate art installations. The guide was interactive, attentive and inclusive. the boat was warm and cosy and the journey was steady and pleasant. Highly recommend! 10/10 across board!”
A cozy 90-minute sunset canal cruise from the Rijksmuseum with silent electric power, great nighttime views, and included snacks and drinks.
“JP was very entertaining with a lot of interesting highlights. His stories were funny and relaxing. His knowledge was very thorough.”
Heated electric Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with live skipper commentary, 20 light artworks, optional drinks. 1.5 hours on a covered boat.
“Fascinating trip Han the captain super warm and funny guy”
Night canal cruise for Amsterdam Light Festival with optional unlimited warm drinks, guided views of Central Station and NEMO, end by Rembrandtplein.
“The tour guide was lovely and friendly but the overall experience not the best, compared to the other boats we saw we were abit gutted! It’s small no heating flaps don’t close to cold and boring if you’re a young couple”
Sip Dutch wine and cheese on a 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise near Central Station, passing the Golden Bend and iconic bridges.
“My husband and I had a great time on the wine and cheese cruise. it was perfect weather and the service was great. Got to see a lot of the canals.”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with hot drinks and snacks. 75 minutes of illuminated art by night in English.
“It was the 1st night of 2023 Lights Festival and the crew was great. I went on the last cruise of the night & a few minutes late getting lost on my walk to the boat, but they waited which was awesome! There were blankets and plenty of Gluwein to keep you warm.”
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